Berkeley, CA vs McKinney, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 222). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $104,716).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 118,962 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+11.2 |
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59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
Pacific
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73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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